The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-08
INDIANAPOLIS MARKETS.
Rather Quiet Day in Trade Circles with Few
Fluctuations in Values.

Rather q Quiet Day In Trade Circles with Few
Fluctuations in Values.
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. z.
Trade dragged somewhat to-day partly on ac-
count Of the rain and partly account of the
unsettled feeling in the grain and provision mar
kets. OF course the du Illness is but temporary
as, the country over, handlers of grain and of
provisions are bulls on the market and have
good reason to be. AS in all markets, the sup
ply of corn is below the demand and without
question the hog crop is not up to the usual
average In prices to-day there were few chan
ges Sugars are in a very strong position and
advancing in tendency. The New York Shipping
List says of this staple: So far fresh business
is concerned the market has continued almost at
a stand, refiners having shown no disposition to
buy fresh supplies in any position. and accord
ingiy in the absence of actual test. values must
be taken entirely nominal Holders do not
appear to have modified their views in any way,
and express the belief that when business is
again resumed il will be on the basis of present
quotations and probably higher. all producing
markets reflect strong and buoyaut tone, with
values gradually moving upward Meanwhile,
however, refners carrying fair stocks. hav
ing over two weeks supply in bond. and, fur
rhermore have considerable stuff adoar that will
become available during the current month, be-
sides which. production is being reduced in
sequence of the moderate outlet for East
refined. long the marketing
of the Louisiana crop Is in full progress.
Coffees, well, rule firm. The 6rmer condition
of tho market appears to be due to q pro-
nounced bullish feeling in Europe. and stronger
advices from Brazil both of which influences
have been reflected in the steady upward move
ment o. option values. which closed yesterday
60 a 80 points higher than on Tuesday last The
improved temper OF European markets is said
to be in consequence of the liquidation of a con-
siderable long interest which previously had
been uDsettling feature while the bracirg I'D
in Rio and Santos is no doubt the reflection of
the more encouraging advices received from this
country well as Europe, and heavy purchases
IL Santos for European account. So far actual
coffee is concerned. the Improvement has been
manifested by more disposition the part OF
dealers to buy and the selling Of different in
voices, which affords a definite basis upon which
to base quotations. The provision market is
little off, but quotations have not yet yielded
to the break. The produce markets fairly
active Potatoes higher and selling freely
at the advanced quotation. Apples firmer,
but quotably hanged. Cabbage and onions
in more liberal S, oily and a shade lower. EGGS
and butter firm at quotations. Poultry in large
supply and weak. Game in better supply and
prices rule weaker. The hide market is active
at the recently reduced quotations. 1t will be
of prices is nearly cent lower on most descrip-
tons, and Judging from the reports as regards
Ea~teru markets higher prices need not be
looked for in the near future
GRAIN
An unsettled feeling prevailed to-day in the
local market and the most dashine spectators
lacked snap, yet there is feeling that wheat
corn and oats are all good purchases at the
prices bid to-day. There is market which is
well supplied with corn, and Indianapolis
receipts of all cereals are light Track bids to-
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